Comoros Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Comoros's trade balance was $-371.2M in 2025, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 4.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Comoros's trade balance stood at $-371.2M in 2025, a decline of +$17.4M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-371.2M by 2025. Comoros ranked 91st globally.
Comoros’ trade balance has deteriorated sharply, reaching a cumulative deficit of -371,162,781.37 in 2025, the poorest performance among 191 economies and the lowest of its peers, which include Seychelles at -357,236,910.53 and Guinea‑Bissau at -378,340,068.66. The deficit widened from a modest -44,012,983.49 in 1980 and a brief improvement to an all‑time peak of -34,198,483.41 in 1984, before a steady slide that accelerated in the 2010s and culminated in the 2025 trough. Over the 46‑year series, the persistent imbalance reflects limited export diversification, heavy reliance on imported fuel and food, and constrained industrial capacity. Regional comparators such as Kiribati and American Samoa display similarly large deficits, underscoring structural challenges common to small island economies. If the government can expand value‑added production, negotiate better trade terms, and improve logistics, the trajectory may shift toward a narrower deficit or modest surplus in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $-413.2M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $-392.2M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $-371.2M | - | - |
| 2025 | $-371.2M | −$17.4M | #91 |
| 2024 | $-353.8M | −$22.4M | #76 |
| 2023 | $-331.4M | −$31.9M | #82 |
| 2022 | $-299.4M | −$16.6M | #97 |
| 2021 | $-282.9M | −$10.0M | #91 |
| 2020 | $-272.8M | −$74.2M | #94 |
| 2019 | $-198.6M | +$3.8M | #92 |
| 2018 | $-202.4M | −$26.2M | #96 |
| 2017 | $-176.3M | −$16.4M | #90 |
| 2016 | $-159.9M | +$9.5M | #97 |
| 2015 | $-169.4M | +$59.2M | #106 |
| 2014 | $-228.6M | +$7.5M | #96 |
| 2013 | $-236.0M | −$3.2M | #97 |
| 2012 | $-232.8M | −$27.3M | #101 |
| 2011 | $-205.5M | −$21.5M | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Comoros matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2002. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Comoros's trade balance was $-371.2M in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 4.9% decrease from the previous year.
Comoros's trade balance peaked at $-34.2M in 1984.
The lowest trade balance in Comoros was $-371.2M in 2025.
Comoros ranks 91st globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Comoros's trade balance is projected to reach $-371.2M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade balance of Comoros in 2025 was $-371.2M. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_comoros_trade-balance,
title = {Comoros Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/comoros/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}